wiggyrichard Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Kevin Doyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Isn't Bowery completely separate signing from Benteke, and that Villa have third striker as Plan B if Benteke transfer doesn't go through? That's what it looks like, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larscapaldi Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 This looks like it's off. Christian Benteke absolutely wants to go to the Premier League. Mario Been, who a few days ago was very angry with his behaviour, is remarkably mild for his player. "I still hope that Christian will stay with us," said Been. "I do not condone what he has done, but it is also a game of agents. If the transfer does not take place, here is still a coach who will embrace Christian. I hope that everyone will do it." Genk will not sell below the asking price. So Benteke is not gone yet. "I hope that the desired amount won't come on the table", Been admits. For Benteke today is the last day to make the transfer happen. The transfer market closes at midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 11 hours 45 mins to sort this now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 No chance this will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 31, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 31, 2012 Word on the Tweet is that we've now agreed a fee of £10.6mil (from Neil Moxley and others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 10.6 is alot, but this guy seems to be worth it. Great scoring record, young, talented.. that's what those sorts of players cost these days. Unproven, yes.. but I think right now we have to take a bit of a gamble, as without him I just can't see us getting the goals to stay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 No chance this will happen. Any chance you could pop onto the Dempsey and Zarate threads and make a sweeping declaration for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I have a feeling its in pounds, considering Genk wanted £15m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaleo Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Looks like it's more than confirmed. Welcome Benteke! http://www.footytwits.com/en/inglaterra/aston-villa_148 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 €10m sounds a lot better than £10m. I hope it is in euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 £8.5 million then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Mat Kendrick @MatKendrick Just to update on the Christian Benteke situation, it seems Villa have been given encouragement by Genk that a deal can be done #avfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 £8.5 million then? That's NRC money there, surely he'll prove better value than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Not my money so i couldnt give a **** how much it is!!! Good signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well cant say he looks all that from the YouTube but I've never seen him play so fingers crossed we have ourselves a find that is worth the cash. Suddenly have loads of options upfront - surely Delfouneso will be off but no rumours so maybe just another spell out on loan for him. Pushes Weimann down to 4/5th spot - thought this could be a big year for him but seems like PL not too convinced. Still would love a wide/skillful/creative player - Dempsey or Zarate would have been immense - seems odd that it was Benteke or Dempsey very different players by the looks of it. 5hrs to go - who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Really hope it goes through. However a note a caution when this deal was muted @ £4-5m - is was for a promising striker - and given his age the risk was a nominal one - ie most of the fee could be recouped if he flops. @ £10m there is considerably more pressure on him to succeed - but give him a chance - despite the fee, this a 'promising' player with lots of work to do to make the grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Really Really hope the rumors of an agreed fee are true!!!!! Would be brilliant!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si. Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Still nothing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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